About Us
GICS works to improve cancer care systems and services in the Grampians region. We act as a catalyst for and driver of change in partnership with the community, public and private health services providers.
Vision & Values
Improving patient experiences and outcomes by connecting cancer care and driving best practice across the Grampians region.
Our Mission
We will achieve our mission by:
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Understanding the needs of people affected by cancer
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Building and supporting collaboration between health professionals, health services and consumers
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Driving quality improvement in cancer care
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Supporting development of the cancer workforce
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Facilitating system wide engagement in cancer research.
Strategic goals for the Grampians region
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Primary Prevention: Promote cancer prevention messages
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Screening & Early Detection: Grampians residents know their risk of cancer and have cancers detected earlier
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Treatment: Grampians residents with cancer have timely access to optimal treatment
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Wellbeing & Support: Grampians residents with cancer and their families live well
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Research: Grampians region has a strong and integrated research system.
Our Vision
Improving
patient experiences
and outcomes by
connecting cancer care
and driving best practice.
Our Region
Our region stretches from the South Australian border in the west to Bacchus Marsh in the east and from Edenhope to Hopetoun in the north. The area covers almost 50,000 square kilometres and a population of nearly 220,000 people.
The Local Government Areas in our regions are:
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Ararat
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West Wimmera
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Golden Plains
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Moorabool
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Ballarat
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Hepburn
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Pyrenees
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Ararat
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Northern Grampians
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Horsham
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Yarriambiack
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Hindmarsh
Governance
Governance
The GICS Governance Group comprises of people affected by cancer, health professionals, health service administrators and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.
The role of the GICS Governance Group is to provide leadership, vision and overall accountability for GICS, ensuring an integrated and collaborative approach to consistent high-quality cancer care in Victoria
The Governance Group maintains a sustainable model for collaboration of cancer service providers in our region.
Our Governance Model:
Governance Group Members:
Our Health Partners
To improve the experience and outcomes for people with cancer and their families, GICS has formed partnerships with Health Services across the Grampians region.
Our partner health organisations are:

Our Team
TBA
Clinical Director
Contact Details:
5320 6728
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Information will be updated upon appointment of this role
Kerry Davidson
Acting Program Manager
Contact Details:
5320 6728
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Governance and strategy in the delivery of cancer service improvement projects for the Grampians region
Vicki Hillis
Administration Officer
Contact Details:
5320 4782
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Office administration for the GICS team and to publicise news and events for all things cancer in the Grampians region
Sharon Daly
Quality Coordinator
Contact Details:
5320 6773
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Analysis and reporting of data to better serve patients with cancer in the Grampians region
Lea Marshall
Cancer Service Improvement Officer
Contact Details:
5320 4044
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Wellness and exercise programs and supportive care for those affected by cancer across the Grampians region
Glenn Reeves
Cancer Service Improvement Officer
Contact Details:
5320 4041
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Consumer based service improvement projects for the Grampians region
Louise Patterson
Manager MDM
Contact Details:
5320 4767
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Multidisciplinary Meetings for the Grampians region
Robyn Howden
MDM Administration Officer
Contact Details:
5320 6729
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Multidisciplinary Meetings Administration Support
We want to hear from you!
Direct your questions, compliments, concerns or complaints using the online form or:
Visit: BRICC Level 2, Ballarat Health Services
1 Drummond Street VIC 3350
Mail: PO Box 577, Ballarat VIC 3353
Email: GICS@bhs.org.au
Phone: (03) 5320 4782
Or contact one of our team directly.

The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services are supported by the Victorian Government
© 2021 Grampians Integrated Cancer Service
Contact Us
GICS
BRICC Level 2,
Ballarat Health Services
1 Drummond Street VIC 3350
Email:
Phone: (03) 5320 4782
The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
We are committed to safe and inclusive work places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ communities and their families.